Mississauga, ON – Jody Jamison unleashed Blast Of Sunshine from the pocket, and as the six-year-old stallion rolled to victory, the reinsman tallied his 9,000th career driving win on Sunday (Dec. 7)…
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My Man Peter powerful in Philly feature
The Uncle Peter gelding My Man Peter couldn’t quite catch pacesetter Little Expensive in last Sunday’s $16,000 fast-class trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia; this week (Dec. 7) My Man Peter went first-over with Little Expensive on his back, but still came up with the power to turn in a 1:53.2 victory.
Surprise in the Prix du Bourbonnais at Vincennes
The seven-year-old French mare, Inmarosa with Leo Abrivard, had not won a race on a French track since 2022 – but now she won the second qualifying race for the Prix d’Amerique – Prix du Bourbonnais on Sunday afternoon (Dec. 7) at Vincennes.
Charity is the Big Winner at Dayton Raceway
She wasn’t listed in the race program, but Hannah’s Treasure Chest was a big winner Saturday night (Dec. 6) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway thanks to the efforts of Intrepid Ivy. The nine-year-old pacer was partnered with the Dayton area charity that received $10,000 from the Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association.
Kevin Cummings gets his 5,000th driving win at Batavia Downs
When Kevin Cummings won with Tymal Envoy (1:58, $5.08) in the ninth race at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Dec. 6) night, he registered the 5,000th win of his illustrious 36 year career.
‘Grasshopper’ leaps past foes at Big M
Grasshoppers use their strong jaws to chew leaves, which is fitting for the Joe Bongiorno-trained and driven Go Go Grasshopper, who chewed up his opponents in the shadow of the wire to take the Saturday (Dec. 6) night feature at The Meadowlands, a $17,500 high-end conditioned pace.
Prix du Bourbonnais: the next step toward the Prix d’Amérique
On Sunday afternoon (Dec. 7), the Prix du Bourbonnais will be raced at the Vincennes track in Paris. This is the second qualifying race for the Prix d’Amérique.
‘Crown’ rules in Big M feature
Perfidious Crown didn’t make much of a ripple in the water a year ago, as the then 2-year-old battled ankle problems during a season in which she went 0-for-6 with three third-place finishes.
Antognoni S fastest in second Grand Prix round
Antognoni S scored his first win in the event while Take All Comers and Sir Pinocchio doubled up in Friday night’s (Dec. 5) trio of $50,000 second-leg divisions of the MGM Grand Prix Trotting Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Warraweeforlaura, McTorious capture Dayton co-features
Warraweeforlaura was put in a great position by driver Chris Page, and the pacer responded with a solid effort to take the second of a pair of $18,000 condition claiming events Friday evening (Dec. 5) at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.